Gene Simmons KISSes the ring (see that!?)

2 years ago

KISS bassist Gene Simmons has issued two apologies for his comments in a recent interview about drug addiction and depression, following a backlash that included being chastisted by Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx and a KISS ban by a radio group in Australia. Simmons issued a statement on his personal Facebook page addressing his controversial comments. He wrote, "Depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones.

"I have not commented on various allegations made in the media, but I want to make this statement for the record and to clarify. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression.

"I have never sugarcoated my feelings regarding drug use and alcoholics. Somewhere along the line, my intentions in speaking very directly and perhaps politically-incorrectly about drug use and alcoholics have been misconstrued as vile commentary on depression.

"Unkind statements about depression was certainly never my intention. And I do not intend to defend myself here and now by listing the myriad charities and self-help organizations I am involved with.

Simmons also reportedly shut down his Twitter account following the backlash from the media reports about his comments.

Wasn't that gratifying?

AND...isn't the first time Gene has failed.Tee hee...

Corey Rotic was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. If his parents are to be believed, he's wanted to work in radio since he was just two years old. After spending every waking moment obsessing over music and rock stars, his radio dream came true in 2000, and he's been screwing up things around the studio ever since. In addition to sucking at radio, Corey's also a musician who plays guitar, bass and sings (poorly, at each). This idiot's even got his own Monkees tribute band, The Frodis Capers. When he’s not traveling to Hollywood, Corey loves listening to old vinyl and hanging out with his wife, Nancy, worshipping old school Glam/Sleaze Metal bands (especially Mötley Crüe, Pretty Boy Floyd and Poison), messing around with his collection of vintage arcade and console video games (he’ll kick your ass at Q*bert), drinking dark ales (especially Newcastle Brown Ale), and spending his time with his family, friends and young son.